The Melody of Statistics (SAS - 2nd Edition): A practical guide on how to conduct and interpret statistical tests like a rockstar using SAS.

Learn Statistics Like a Rockstar Using Only SAS.

If statistics feels like noise, this book will turn it into music.
Written by Prof. Francisco Tigre Moura and Prof. Silke Jütte, The Melody of Statistics transforms the fear of numbers into rhythm, riffs, and real understanding.

After the success of the first edition — downloaded by thousands of students worldwide — the SAS Edition of the 2nd Edition is finally here, fully remastered for students who analyze data using SAS.

Ps: Prefer a different software? Also available for Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS.

What You’ll Learn (and Actually Understand)

This e-book guides you step-by-step through how to conduct and interpret the most common statistical tests in SAS, even if you have never used it before.
Each test is explained in clear, simple language — with humor, real examples, and music analogies that make learning statistics surprisingly enjoyable.

You’ll learn how to run and interpret:

• Descriptive Statistics (means, frequencies, standard deviation)
• Chi-Square Test (association between categorical variables)
• Correlation Test (relationship between quantitative variables)
• Regression Analysis (predictive relationships)
• Independent Samples t-Test
• Paired Samples t-Test
• ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)
• Cronbach’s Alpha (internal consistency and reliability)

All with step-by-step SAS instructions and a downloadable dataset so you can replicate every example.

Why Students Love It

• Written in plain English with humor and clarity
• Every chapter named after a classic song (“Just the Two of Us,” “Predictable,” “Nothing Else Matters,” “We Are the Champions”)
• Explains statistics as a story, not a formula sheet
• Includes a Spotify playlist to keep you motivated while coding in SAS

Perfect For

• Bachelor’s and Master’s students in business, management, and social sciences
• Anyone writing a thesis or research project using SAS
• Professors who want a fun, accessible way to teach statistics
• Students who feel lost every time they open SAS

What’s New in the 2nd Edition

• Expanded guidance on interpreting significance and p-values
• New SAS-specific explanations for data setup and syntax
• Updated datasets for practice
• Cleaner structure and even more humor to make learning enjoyable